Search Results - "Quantock, Andrew J."
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Co-ordinated ocular development from human iPS cells and recovery of corneal function
Published in Nature (London) (17-03-2016)“…A protocol has been developed to use human induced pluripotent stem cells to obtain a self-formed ectodermal autonomous multizone, which includes distinct cell…”
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Generation of 3D lacrimal gland organoids from human pluripotent stem cells
Published in Nature (London) (05-05-2022)“…Lacrimal glands are the main exocrine glands of the eyes. Situated within the orbit, behind the upper eyelid and towards the temporal side of each eye, they…”
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Coordinated generation of multiple ocular-like cell lineages and fabrication of functional corneal epithelial cell sheets from human iPS cells
Published in Nature protocols (01-04-2017)“…This protocol describes how to grow a functional and transplantable corneal epithelium and how to generate ocular-like cell lineages resembling neuroectoderm,…”
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CD200 facilitates the isolation of corneal epithelial cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells
Published in Scientific reports (08-11-2018)“…The in vitro induction of corneal epithelial cells (CECs) from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) represents a new strategy for obtaining CE…”
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Generation of functional conjunctival epithelium, including goblet cells, from human iPSCs
Published in Cell reports (Cambridge) (02-02-2021)“…The conjunctival epithelium, which covers the sclera (the white of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids, is essential for mucin secretion and the…”
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The effect of riboflavin/UVA collagen cross-linking therapy on the structure and hydrodynamic behaviour of the ungulate and rabbit corneal stroma
Published in PloS one (17-01-2013)“…To examine the effect of riboflavin/UVA corneal crosslinking on stromal ultrastructure and hydrodynamic behaviour. One hundred and seventeen enucleated…”
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Ocular surface ectoderm instigated by WNT inhibition and BMP4
Published in Stem cell research (01-07-2020)“…[Display omitted] •Ocular surface ectodermal fate is determined in the early stage of human eye development.•p63+ cells which co-express PAX6, are seen in the…”
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Developmental Changes in Patterns of Distribution of Fibronectin and Tenascin-C in the Chicken Cornea: Evidence for Distinct and Independent Functions during Corneal Development and Morphogenesis
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (01-02-2023)“…The cornea forms the tough and transparent anterior part of the eye and by accurate shaping forms the major refractive element for vision. Its largest…”
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Selective Laminin-Directed Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into Distinct Ocular Lineages
Published in Cell reports (Cambridge) (06-11-2018)“…The extracellular matrix plays a key role in stem cell maintenance, expansion, and differentiation. Laminin, a basement membrane protein, is a widely used…”
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Involvement of ZEB1 and Snail1 in excessive production of extracellular matrix in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy
Published in Laboratory investigation (01-11-2015)“…Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) due to corneal endothelial cell degeneration is a major cause of corneal transplantation. It is characterized by…”
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Sustained Activation of the Unfolded Protein Response Induces Cell Death in Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Published in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (01-07-2017)“…The unfolded protein response (UPR) is believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). The purpose of this study…”
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Imaging three-dimensional tissue architectures by focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy
Published in Nature protocols (01-06-2011)“…In this protocol, we describe a 3D imaging technique known as 'volume electron microscopy' or 'focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM)' applied…”
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Ultraviolet Light Transmission through the Human Corneal Stroma Is Reduced in the Periphery
Published in Biophysical journal (21-03-2012)“…This article investigates in vitro light transmission through the human cornea in the ultraviolet (UV) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as a function of…”
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Chondroitin Sulphate/Dermatan Sulphate Proteoglycans: Potential Regulators of Corneal Stem/Progenitor Cell Phenotype In Vitro
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (20-01-2023)“…Chondroitin sulphate (CS) proteoglycans with variable sulphation-motifs along their glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains are closely associated with the stem cell…”
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Controlled in vitro delivery of voriconazole and diclofenac to the cornea using contact lenses for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis
Published in International journal of pharmaceutics (15-04-2020)“…[Display omitted] Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by a protozoal infection of the cornea, with 80% of cases involving the improper use of contact lenses. The…”
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Three-dimensional aspects of matrix assembly by cells in the developing cornea
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (14-01-2014)“…Cell-directed deposition of aligned collagen fibrils during corneal embryogenesis is poorly understood, despite the fact that it is the basis for the formation…”
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Assessment of a self-assembling peptide gel, SPG-178, in providing a clear operative field for trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma in an animal model
Published in Scientific reports (09-07-2020)“…The presence of blood during ophthalmic surgery is problematic, as it can obstruct a surgeon’s view of the operative field. This is particularly true when…”
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Barium-induced toxic anterior segment syndrome
Published in European journal of ophthalmology (01-05-2023)“…Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) is a rapid-onset inflammation of the eye following uneventful ocular surgery. We report a case of TASS following…”
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Recovering vision in corneal epithelial stem cell deficient eyes
Published in Contact lens & anterior eye (01-08-2019)“…•Corneal limbal epithelial stem cells deficiencies cause severe ocular surface instability and visual impairment.•These conditions, caused by injury or…”
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Structural Interactions between Collagen and Proteoglycans Are Elucidated by Three-Dimensional Electron Tomography of Bovine Cornea
Published in Structure (London) (10-02-2010)“…Interactions between collagens and proteoglycans help define the structure and function of extracellular matrices. The cornea, which contains proteoglycans…”
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